Devanagari: तप ISO15919: tapa

Severe penance.

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In Satyayuga, people had to perform tapa for long periods of time to grow spiritually. This is one of the aspects of niyama in ashtanga yoga.

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Path of yoga

Vedic Time

REFERENCE

Guru Mantra - The Guru and the Disciple, Ch. 3